Fun, fast paced work, once you have learned the needed skills start looking to move out of the company - General Manager Fastenal Employee Review

3.0
Jun 6, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Vacation time at hire 2 weeks with a week of sick days. Close knit crew; everyone becomes friends and family. You get to make many decisions; you run the branch exactly how you want to.

Cons

Expenses are on you; fastenal workwear is not supplied; no allowance towards cell phone (which is used daily) no allowance for customers; if you want to take a customer out to lunch it's your pocket. Family medical plan is extremely expensive, low salary compared to competitors. Stores are understaffed, turnover is terrible across the board and we are losing customers because of this

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5.0
Apr 30, 2026
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Pros

Good job to have during college. People are easy going and easy to get along with. Overall really good experience

Cons

Gets repetitive after a while

4.0
Jul 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great company culture, love the investment they put in for career advancement. Great people to work with, CEO is amazing but he's stepping down this month. Benefits are good. Decentralized organization so your ideas and solutions actually get listened to and implemented. Feel like I'm actually making a difference in the company.

Cons

Pay is lower than the industry average for most departments and they don't keep up with the cost of living, don't do bonuses (unless you're in sales) or pay raises. You have to ask to get one and most times they say no. Very male dominant at the branches and in sales, but many women in corporate leadership. Don't have any DEI initiatives. Not flexible on relocation for internal management roles, have to be at corporate HQ in Winona, MN.

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